One happy side benefit of the explosion of micro scale ARFs is the ready availability of super-light and reliable radio and power systems for indoor scale scratch-builders. No one knows that better than Matt Andren of Horizon Hobby. Matt is an inventive and talented builder, and he has produced a whole range of detailed indoor scale models, ranging from an RC conversion of Herr's rubber free-flight Helio Courier kit to a fantastic scratch-designed Blohm & Voss BV-238 six-engine flying boat. Matt's builds are based on the inexpensive E-flite and ParkZone systems, just as you might find in any of their Ultra Micro series RTF and BNF aircraft. At the 2014 E-Fest, Matt unveiled his latest indoor scale creation, an exquisitely detailed Canadair CRJ-200 regional jet in American Eagle livery. Crafted primarily from Depron foam, this fascinating model spans 27 inches and weighs just 8 1/4 ounces. The jet features full 6-chan-nel control, with functioning articulated landing gear and Fowler flaps, Power is provided by two of the brushless 28mm EDF units from the E-flite UMX MiG-15.
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